Excellence is a journey, and the time has come to share yours with the world. We are thrilled to announce that we will begin accepting applications for the 12th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) starting 2 February 2026.

Whether you are a previous participant or a new applicant, this is your opportunity to showcase your organisation’s most innovative strategies on a globally recognised platform.

Why You Should Participate

As we highlighted in our previous article on the Strategic Benefits of Participating in the IBPC, this competition is about more than just winning an award. It is a strategic tool to elevate your business performance.

Participating allows you to:

• Gain International Recognition: A high Star Rating (5 to 7 Stars) validates your efforts and positions you as a leader in business excellence.
• Benchmark Against the Best: You will have the unique opportunity to compare your practices with leading global organisations and identify areas for operational improvement.
• Receive Expert Feedback: Unlike many other awards, our experts provide detailed, constructive feedback to help you improve your submission before it is assessed by a jury panel.

Preparing a Winning Submission

We understand that the assessment process is rigorous, but with the right preparation, achieving a top-tier certification is well within reach.

To support your journey, we recommend revisiting our Cheat Sheet for Writing an Award-Winning IBPC Application. A strong application is built on structure and evidence. As you prepare your submission for the 12th IBPC, remember these key tips from our cheat sheet:

• Clearly Define Your Practice: Start strong with a clear statement and define the scope and boundaries of your initiative.
• Highlight Why it is a Best Practice: Explain what makes your practice unique, effective, or a technological breakthrough.
• Prove Impact: Judges look for hard data. Ensure you provide financial and non-financial benefits to prove the effectiveness of your practice.

Get Ready to Apply

The search for the next 7-Star “World-Class” Best Practice begins soon. Gather your team, review your data, and get ready to submit your application from 2 February 2026 onwards with an Early Bird submission deadline of 6 March 2026.

If you have any questions before the launch, please reach out to us at enquiry@bestpracticecompetition.com.